- The UN cultural preservation agency says illegal excavation taking place at important archaeologist sites over Syria are extremely dangerous and lethal to the country’s cultural heritage.
- Archaeological material and cultural heritage objects are being trafficked through illegal systems into other countries and markets.
- The UN educational, scientific and cultural organization has been raising public awareness of illegal trafficking and started training police and customs forces in neighboring countries to spot looted items.
- UNESCO plans to set up an office in Beirut and launch programs as Syria is one of the cradles of civilization first Christianity and then Islam.
This blog is meant for UPSC/MPSC aspirants. It is full of important facts useful for these exam.
Monday, February 10, 2014
ILLEGAL EXCAVATIONS IN SYRIA ARE ‘LETHAL’
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